Aircraft Accident Investigation
Dates: January 25 - February 5, 2021
Meets: M, Tu, W, Th and F from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Online
Registration Fee - In Person: $3,750.00
The course is designed for individuals who have limited investigation experience. All aspects of the investigation process are addressed, starting with preparation for the investigation through writing the final report. It covers National Transportation Safety Board and International (ICAO) procedures. Investigative techniques are examined with emphasis on fixed wing investigation. Data collection, wreckage reconstruction and cause analysis are discussed in the classroom and applied in the lab.
The new USC Aircraft Accident Investigation lab serves as the location for practical exercises. Eight aircraft wreckages form the basis of these investigative exercises. An actual crash site in the LA area is visited. The crash laboratory gives the student an opportunity to learn the observation and documentation skills required of accident investigators. The wreckage is examined and reviewed with investigators who have extensive actual real-world investigation experience. Examination techniques and methods are demonstrated along with participative group discussions of actual wreckage examination, reviews of witness interview information, and investigation group personal dynamics discussions.
Anyone who participates in an Aircraft Accident Investigation may be called upon to communicate with a wide range of individuals including: investigators, regulators, industry representatives, lawyers, and the media. The communication portion of the AAI class provides students with the tools necessary to address those diverse audiences. This is a specialized skill that will prove to be highly valuable in aircraft accident or incident situations.
Objectives: To provide concepts and practical techniques on aircraft investigation methodology, and prepare an individual to participate in an aircraft accident investigation.
Who Should Attend: Persons associated with aircraft accident investigation including manufacturers, operators, associations, insurers, air carriers, government agencies, law enforcement and military.
Course Outline
Introduction and History
Authority and Theory
Principles of Investigation
Initial Actions
Site Safety
On-Scene Investigation Procedures
Investigation of Aircraft Fires
Reciprocating Engines and Propellers
Gas Turbine Engines
Systems Investigation
In-flight Breakup and Midair Collisions
Technical Assistance
Analysis and Report Writing
Flight Data Recorders
Cockpit Voice Recorders
Types of Material Failures
Metal and Composite Materials
Identifying Failures in the Field
Understanding Aircraft Stability
Aerodynamics — Accident Cause or Contributor
Human Factors
Casualty Identification
Aeromedical Role in Investigation
Overview of Strategy
Message Development and Thought Process
Interactive Exercises to Illustrate Techniques
Critique and Analysis of Potential Situations
The Role and Reality of Media in Accident Investigation
Wreckage Observation/Familiarization
Wreckage Examination/Documentation
Investigation Organization at Accident Site
Accident Site Hazards and Safety
Investigative Group Interactions
Course Duration: 9.5 Days
Fee: | $3,750.00 |
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Hours: | 67.00 |
CEUs: | 6.70 |
Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Course Fee (Basic) | Registration Fee - In Person | $3,750.00 |
Course Fee (Alternate) | Registration Fee - Online | $3,750.00 |
Online
Taught online via WebExThomas Anthony
Gregg Bendrick
Greg Phillips
Keith McGuire
Andy McMinn
Andy McMinn, MS, PE biography on avaitionsafety.usc.edu.Date | Day | Time | Location |
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01/25/2021 | Monday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
01/26/2021 | Tuesday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
01/27/2021 | Wednesday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
01/28/2021 | Thursday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
01/29/2021 | Friday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
02/01/2021 | Monday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
02/02/2021 | Tuesday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
02/03/2021 | Wednesday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
02/04/2021 | Thursday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |
02/05/2021 | Friday | 8 AM to 4 PM | Online |